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Noteworthy Dates
31 March - International Transgender Day of Visibility
2 April - Palm Sunday
6 April - Maundy Thursday
7 April - Good Friday
9 April - Easter Sunday
22 April - Earth Day
News
The Clocks Have Changed Again!
The UK recently changed to British Summer Time (BST). Most of North America went to Daylight Savings Time earlier in March. We do not all change our clocks at the same time. Please carefully check the time zone calculations for your time zone! https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/personal.html
MCC's EASTER OFFERING
The 2023 Easter Offering will be designated for the MCC Disaster Relief Fund. Climate change has caused an increase in natural disasters which means there are more needs for Disaster Relief.
Historically, MCC congregations have received a special offering around Easter for a denominationally designated purpose. Participating in this year's Easter Offering means you will help MCC respond quickly with Disaster Relief.

Want to contribute to the MCC Disaster Relief Fund?
News from South Africa, Brazil, Australia, and the USA

Be inspired with the latest Good News Stories. Read the ones that have came in for March or look back at February and other months.

Remember to share your Good News!
Please send stories and pictures to Communications@MCCchurch.net.
Celebrate Earth Day
Share what your church has done or is doing to take care of the earth and raise consciousness about care for our planet.
Here are a couple of resources that could be used in worship. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13xkvErg1TrHYwvP3ZwOg8bnny_EtV4UA?usp=sharing
Events
Trans Kinship Gathering
1 April (first Saturday of the month)
11am PDT / 1pm CDT / 2pm EDT / 7pm BST
Meeting ID: 898 0876 5091
Passcode: 381764

API
For those interested in connecting with others who are of Asian or Pacific Islander Descent, please contact GV Basbas: gv.basbas@gmail.com for upcoming programming.


BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color)
18 April, 2023
9pm EDT / 8pm CDT / 6pm PDT
This group is for anyone who identifies as BIPOC within MCC. It is a place to share our stories, cultures, and challenges in a safe and brave space as people of faith. February’s topic is: “Being BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ and a Person of Faith in Your Community.” Join the Zoom Meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86356280881?pwd=YUp1YTlOeDhGN0Zrc0M3WTMvOFI5dz09
Meeting ID: 863 5628 0881 Passcode: 330367


God-Talk
Saturday, 22 April (meets 4th Saturday each month)
9am PDT / 10am CDT / 12pm EDT / 5pm BST
Conversations about the Divine and MCC Kinship Group.
Rev. Peter Trabaris and Rev. Brendan Boone invite you to join this Kinship Group. The goal of this ministry is to study and learn from our theology/ies, and what they teach us, as we learn from each other, and continue the work of “Transforming Ourselves, as we Transform the World." If you are interested or have any questions please contact: revpetertrabaris@gmail.com or Rev.Brendan.Boone@gmail.com.

Meeting ID: 850 0238 8825 Passcode: 226946

PAD: People of African Descent
Tuesday, 11 April 7pm EDT / Midnight BST
Saturday, 15 April @ 12pm EDT / 5pm BST
This group is for People of African Descent only.
11 April Zoom Meeting:
Meeting ID: 828 0365 1143
15 April Zoom Meeting:
 Meeting ID: 899 7030 2295


If you are interested in a particular Kinship group, please email Rev. Stedney Phillips: RevStedneyPhillips@MCCchurch.net
Tea Time with the Elders!
Tuesday, 18 April
THIRD TUESDAY MONTHLY
5pm EDT / 10pm BST
Join us via Zoom
Meeting ID: 248 584 328
Password: 469464
Online Centering Prayer - Tuesdays @ 5pm EDT /10pm BST
led by MCC of the Lehigh Valley (Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA)
Join via Zoom with Meeting ID: 871 5093 0059
Prayers for Peace
Wednesdays 8pm EEST / 6pm BST / 1pm EDT
Living Water MCC in Helsinki Finland arranges every Wednesday a short prayer for peace. The sessions are bilingual: Finnish and English. The prayer sessions last about 15 min and are over Zoom. The link for them is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88413931856?
pwd=Y1BMWEV0bUtxeWw4OURUMEhJZ3hiQT09. Everyone is welcome to join us in praying for peace in Ukraine.
Online Workouts
Morning Workouts with Pastor Diane
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
8:30 am Mountain Time (9:30 CDT / 10:30 EDT / 3:30pm BST)
Meeting ID: 719 233 8982
Passcode: 654321
Prayer Time with the Moderator
Most THURSDAYS (not 2nd Thursdays)
at 5:15pm EDT / 10:15pm BST


Join the Moderator for a time of reflection and prayer on Facebook Live.
Learn New Testament Greek
Are you LGBTQ+ and interested in learning or practicing a biblical or classical language? Get in touch with Dr. Jordan Dyck at learnnewtestamentgreek.com for inclusive lessons from an experienced, qualified and patient teacher. Or, if you already know some Greek, why not join the group reading ancient LGBTQ+ stories this April?
Workshops Focused on Change & Transition
Journeying through Change & Transition (Part 1)
Saturday, 6 May at 11:00am – 2:30pm EDT or
Saturday, 8 July 9:30am - 1:00pm BST

Leading through Change & Transition (Part 2)
Saturday, 13 May 11:00am – 2:30pm EDT or
Saturday, 15 July 9:30am - 1:00pm BST
MCC’s Thriving in Ministry Program is joining efforts with A Place for Hope, to provide two amazing workshops about Change and Transition. The mantra for A Place for Hope is to accompany and equip people and faith communities so that all might reach their potential to be peacemakers who navigate conflict and change well. 

The first workshop is Journeying through Change & Transition which is the prerequisite for Leading through Change & Transition. The first offering (Journeying) is on Saturday, 6 May at 11:00am – 2:30pm EDT and (Leading) Saturday, 13 May 11:00am – 2:30pm EDT. 

To register and learn more about this course please select the link below. We are excited and pleased to support the global MCC community by offering this series again. Journeying through Change & Transition  on 8 July 9:30am - 1:00pm BST which is the prerequisite for Leading through Change & Transition on 15 July 9:30am - 1:00pm BST. Please investigate this link for more information and registration.
MCC European Network Gathering 2023
18th till 20th August 2023 in a beautiful surrounding close to the cliffs at Corrymeela/Northern Ireland
Register here now: http://ufmcc.net/treffen-2023/
There is an early bird rate until 30th April 2023.
Festival of Homiletics
Preaching Hope for a Weary World
15-18 May 2023
Free Online Access as Well!
Early Bird online all-access $95
RESOURCES
Thriving in Ministry
Learn about Ministry Support Circles whether you want to join one or form one. Is there something you would like to study with others? Reach out to Marie Tasker to learn more about how Thriving in Ministry could assist you. MarieTasker@MCCchurch.net.
Looking for something on the website?
It might be in the Resource Bank now.
Need help finding something?
BOOKMARK this link or visit InsideMCC.org and click on the Resource Bank! https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Dv3gtp1MVF1KFXFzqXeHn5pCrZKqLRyo?usp=sharing
Check out all the great classes and resources still available at Sacred Space Online Learning (SSOL) including MCC specific classes. Yes, we no longer have the OFLD (Office of Formation and Leadership Development) but SSOL classes are still available.
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